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Joseph, Gloria, Joan, Rosemary and the CTT sponsored students

"Yesterday afternoon Gloria met with the students who are sponsored by Change the Truth. Having their secondary school fees and living expenses covered by CTT is considered a privilege, and we have high expectations for these children. Aside from maintaining a high scholastic performance, these kids must also abide by the rules of St. Mary Kevin, set a good example for the younger children, keep in touch with their CTT sponsors, and join the CTT team during its annual visit to SMK. We currently have 24 sponsored students – 23 in senior levels and one student in his final year of nursing school. One student, Danielle, just completed his senior 6 exams. He’ll receive his results in February and will be able, then, to make a decision about going on to the university. As an incentive for the children to do well in school and go on to college, Gloria announced to the group that CTT is going to pay university fees and award each entering student a laptop computer of their own. Since its beginning, CTT has focused on education, and Gloria wanted the children to know we are there to support them all the way. For those who are not particularly academically inclined, they will probably opt for vocational training (electrical, welding, etc.) and CTT will do its best to support them, as well.

There was a lot of applause, many smiles and expressions of gratitude from students and staff alike. I took this group photo after the meeting (they are holding onto the mosquito nets that we gave them.)

Thank you, everyone, for helping to make these scholarships possible. These kids could not be more excited about being able to fulfill their dreams."